Abdulbaki Erol

Seyyid Abdulbaki Erol (2 May 1949 – 12 July 2023) was a Turkish Islamic scholar and the leader of the Menzil community, which is one of the largest religious organizations in Turkey. He was born in Menzil village of Kahta district, Adıyaman.[1] He was widely regarded as the 30th descendant or "navel grandson" of Muhammad, and he received his initial education in Arabic and religious sciences at his father's madrasah in their village of Menzil. Subsequently, he pursued further studies in Siirt and Van.[2][3]

Abdulbaki Erol
Leader of the Menzil community
In office
22 October 1993 – 12 July 2023
Preceded bySeyyid Muhammed Raşid Erol
Succeeded byTBA
Personal
Born(1949-05-02)2 May 1949
Menzil, Turkey
Died12 July 2023(2023-07-12) (aged 74)
Kurtköy, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
Religionİslam
NationalityTurkish
OccupationReligious leader

Abdulbaki Erol's father was Seyyid Abdulhakim el-Hüseyni. After his father's death, his brother Seyyid Muhammed Raşid Erol became the leader of the Menzil community. Abdulbaki Erol assumed leadership of the Menzil community following the death of his brother on 22 October 1993.[4]

Death

Abdulbaki Erol died on 12 July 2023, at the age of 74. At the time he had been undergoing treatment for kidney failure at a private hospital in Kurtköy, Pendik. His funeral was conducted in Menzil village, Adıyaman.[5] And was one of the largest funeral attended by 250,000 people.[6]

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his condolences, stating: "May divine mercy be bestowed upon Seyyid Abdulbaki Elhüseyni, a revered spiritual leader in our nation, who devoted his life to acquiring knowledge, spreading wisdom, and serving the Islamic faith. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family, friends, and all those who benefited from his teachings. May his final abode be a place of eternal bliss."[7][8]

References
  1. "Menzil Şeyhi Seyyid Abdülbaki Erol kimdir, nereli, kaç yaşında? Abdülbaki Erol neden öldü, hastalığı neydi?". www.cumhuriyet.com.tr. 13 July 2023.
  2. "Menzil cemaati lideri Abdulbaki Erol hayatını kaybetti - Günün Haberleri". Cnnturk.com. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  3. "Menzil Şeyhi Seyyid Abdulbaki El-Hüseyni son yolculuğuna uğurlandı! Seyyid Abdulbaki El-Hüseyni kimdir, kaç yaşındaydı, nereli? Menzil Şeyhi mezarı nerede?". Sabah.
  4. "Abdulbaki Erol". Biyografi.info. 2 May 1949. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  5. "Abdulbaki Erol Wikipedia And Age: Death Cause And Obituary". 13 July 2023.
  6. "Menzil cemaati lideri Abdulbaki Erol son yolculuğuna uğurlandı".
  7. "Erdoğan extends condolences on passing of Sayyid Abdulbaki el Huseyni".
  8. "Erdoğan'dan Menzil 'şeyh'i Abdülbaki Erol için taziye mesajı". 13 July 2023.
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